Bone marrow dumplings (Markklößchen)
Small German quenelles made with beef marrow, egg, and fresh breadcrumbs, poached in a clear broth.
“Markklößchen” are a traditional filling for soups that aren’t thickened. They are easy to make at home and are far superior to the pre-made versions you can buy.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time15 min
- Resting30 min
- Total1 hr 15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Cooking methodpackaging
- Estimated cost$11.95 $2.99 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.76
- $0.40
- $0.15
- $10.64
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Melt the marrow in a frying pan and whisk until it becomes foamy.
- Add the egg, salt, and breadcrumbs, mixing until a smooth paste forms. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Form small meatballs and cook them in the simmering broth.
The bill
Bone marrow dumplings (Markklößchen)
- 40 g of beef marrow (from 250 to 300g of bone with marrow)$0.76
- 1 egg$0.40
- 50 g of fresh breadcrumbs$0.15
- Beef broth for cooking$10.64
Total$11.95
that's $2.99 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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